Things to Do with Kids in Newark, NJ

  • TripBuzz found 608 things to do with kids in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 594 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Prudential Center to Riverfront Stadium, the Newark area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers.
  • Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is a thriving commercial business community located in the New Year metropolitan area. Aside from being home to many corporate business headquarters, the city also offers many residential and recreational opportunities. The most famous attractions include the cities music and art centers, stunning sculptural architecture and annual parades.
  • TripBuzz found 608 things to do with kids in or near Newark, New Jersey, including 594 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New York City, Staten Island, Queens and Bronx.
  • From Prudential Center to Riverfront Stadium, the Newark area offers 118 different types of family activities, including: Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums, Parks and Recreation Centers.
  • Newark, New Jersey's largest city, is a thriving commercial business community located in the New Year metropolitan area. Aside from being home to many corporate business headquarters, the city also offers many residential and recreational opportunities. The most famous attractions include the cities music and art centers, stunning sculptural architecture and annual parades.
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22.1 Miles
94% 16 votes
Parks 945 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701 MoreLess Info
Featuring a tranquil walled garden area, Untermyer Park is a large green space geared toward quiet repose. Wildlife sightings are frequent, and butterflies are particularly abundant among the gardens. The park also offers hiking trails and scenic overlooks.
22.2 Miles
82% 49 votes
Historic Sites 895 Shore Road, Bronx, NY 10464 MoreLess Info
A city landmark, the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum was built between 1836 and 1842, with its gardens constructed between 1914 and 1917. The original furnishes and other antiques can be now observed in the museum. It can host private events, such as weddings.
22.2 Miles
91% 123 votes
Gardens 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 MoreLess Info
Run through Rutgers University School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, the Rutgers Gardens features several distinct gardens and specific plant collections. Educational programs for adults are routinely held as are programs for children to learn about ecology and gardening.
22.3 Miles
67% 18 votes
Skating Rinks 348 Tuckahoe Rd, Yonkers, NY MoreLess Info
The Edward J. Murray Memorial Skating Center is an indoor roller and ice skating rink. The skating center offers skating lessons and hosts a variety of events including ice hockey, roller hockey, speed skating, and roller derby.
22.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Arts & Crafts Classes 21143 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11428 MoreLess Info
Fun Time Pottery is a paint it yourself pottery studio that allows visitors to select works of pottery that they paint themselves. The studio then fires the works for the painters to take home.
22.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Water Parks 8 Bradford Road, Mount Vernon, NY 10553 MoreLess Info
Located within Wilson's Woods Park, Wilson's Waves is a waterpark offering a number of fun aquatic amenities for visitors to enjoy during the warmer months. These amenities include two 18-foot waterslides, a wave pool, and a spray deck.
22.4 Miles
58% 65 votes
Skiing & Snowboarding 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah, NJ MoreLess Info
Campgaw Mountain is popular for much more than just hiking. The mountain offers a playground for visiting families as well as wildlife sightings throughout the area, including raccoons and skunks.
22.5 Miles
- 1 votes
Historic Buildings 5 Memorial Parkway, New Brunswick, NJ 8901 MoreLess Info
A building with meaning and history, the Class of 1914 Boathouse at Rutgers University was a development ever since the founding of the Rutgers Boating Association in 1867. The boathouse, built in 1950 and expanded in 1961, holds up to 20 boats.
22.5 Miles
57% 7 votes
Bowling 938 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers, NY 10710 MoreLess Info
The bowling alley, Homefield Bowl Inc, is a family friendly facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, competitive bowling leagues, and a snack bar and lounge. The facility is available for camps and birthday parties.
22.6 Miles
46% 128 votes
Other Entertainment 570 Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville, NJ 8872 MoreLess Info
The Starland Ballroom is an intimate concert venue located in Sayreville. The venue hosts concerts of multiple genres for touring and local bands including rock, punk, metal, hip hop and more.
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